Migrating from WordPress to Next.js sounds complicated. It isn't. With the right process, an 8-page site migrates in under 10 business days — and the result is a site that's faster, more secure and far easier to maintain.
Here's how it works, step by step.
When migration makes sense
Not every WordPress site needs a migration. It makes sense when:
- The site loads in more than 3 seconds even after optimization - You're planning a redesign or content refresh anyway - Plugin maintenance is costing you time and stress every month - You want a site that doesn't need weekly updates to stay secure - You're considering investing in Google Ads and need a fast landing page
It doesn't make sense to migrate if you run a WooCommerce store with hundreds of products, historical orders and complex integrations — in that case migration needs much more detailed planning.
What happens to your content
Your content doesn't disappear. The migration process includes:
1. Content audit: we catalog every page, post, image and file on the existing site. 2. Manual or automated migration: for sites up to 15 pages, migration is manual — we make sure every piece of content transfers correctly. For larger sites we evaluate automated export tools. 3. SEO redirects: every old URL is redirected to the new one with a 301 redirect. You don't lose your Google rankings. 4. Final check: we compare the migrated site against the original, page by page.
What is a headless CMS, and do you need one?
WordPress does two things: it manages content (CMS) and generates HTML pages (frontend). In a headless architecture, these two functions are separated.
Next.js handles the frontend. For content management, you can choose:
No CMS (static data): content is written directly in code as TypeScript files. Perfect for sites that rarely change. Updates require a deploy.
Headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful): a separate admin panel where you edit content without touching code. The site updates automatically.
Practical advice: for most business sites (4-8 pages that change once every few months), static content is enough. A headless CMS makes sense if you have an active blog or frequent updates.
The migration process, step by step
Day 1-2: Analysis. We analyze the existing WordPress site: page structure, content, images, URLs, active plugins, hosting configuration.
Day 3-5: Frontend development. We build the new site in Next.js and Tailwind CSS. The design can follow the existing one (with optimizations) or be entirely new.
Day 6-7: Content migration. We transfer all content to the new site. We verify every page.
Day 8: Redirects and SEO. We configure every 301 redirect in next.config.js. We update the sitemap.
Day 9-10: Testing and delivery. Desktop and mobile testing, Core Web Vitals verification, source code delivery.
Deploy: we set up Vercel and migrate the domain. The old WordPress site is kept for 30 days as a backup.
Real costs and timelines
| Size | Price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 pages | €990 | 5 days |
| 4-8 pages | €1.490 | 10 days |
| 9-15 pages | €1.990 | 14 days |
Payment: 50% on purchase, 50% on delivery. Direct online purchase via Stripe — no quote needed.
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